Radiotherapy counselling Flashcards
1
Q
aims of radio
A
- radical/curative: remission of cancer cells (H/N cancer)
- neo-adjuvant: can be given before or after surgery (prostate)
- adjuvant: can be given w/ chemo (breast)
- palliative purposes
2
Q
how is it delivered
A
specialist centres; a few short sessions a week; imaging beforehand to locate target; inpx (mon-fri) OD
external: most common; lie down with machine above you; lead shields over certain parts; clinicians behind glass; not painful
internal: liquids/implants; may stay days/mins or longer; anesthetics may be needed
3
Q
reassure about tx
A
dont see it
dont hear it
dont feel it
only takes mins
4
Q
SEs radio
A
temporary
tired // skin reaction // pain
5
Q
what is radiotherapy?
A
high-energy XR tx
6
Q
is it gonna damage my skin
A
photons won’t (red bird in angry birds - hits its targets and moves on), only electrons do
